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The Wisconsin Vegetable Gardener Radio Show from
March – Oct weekly
Heard on Joy 1340 AM & 98.7 FM Milwaukee, WI Saturday mornings 7-8 AM CST https://tunein.com/radio/Joy-1340-s30042/
Heard on WCRN 830 AM Westborough/Boston, MA Saturdays 8-9 AM EST https://tunein.com/radio/WCRN-AM-830-Full-Service-Radio-s1112/
Heard on KYAH 540 AM Delta/Salt Lake City, UT Saturdays 1-2 PM MST Reply Sundays 9-10 PM MST https://www.yahradio540.com/listen-live/
Heard on KDIZ 1570 AM Minneapolis, MN Saturdays 4-5 PM and replay Sundays 2-3 PM CST http://player.listenlive.co/57071
Heard on WAAM 1600 AM & 92.7 FM Ann Arbor, MI Sundays 7-8 AM EST https://tinyurl.com/p68cvft
Heard on WOGO 680 AM & 103.1 FM Chippewa Falls, WI Sundays 9-10 AM CST https://www.christiannetcast.com/listen/player.asp?station=wogo-am
Heard on KFEQ 680 AM & 107.9 FM St. Joseph/Kansas City, MO Sundays 10-11 AM CST http://www.680kfeq.com/live-stream/
Heard on WNAX 570 AM Yankton SD Sundays 10-11 AM CST https://tunein.com/radio/Radio-570-s36447/
Heard on WRMN 1410 AM & 96.7 FM Elgin/Chicago, IL Sundays Noon-1 PM CST https://www.wrmn1410.com/
Heard on KMET 1490 AM & 98.1 FM Banning, CA Tuesdays 9 - 10 AM PST https://www.kmet1490am.com/
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In segment 1 Joey and Holly talk about so suggestion of things that need to get done for a healthy yard over winter
For your lawn
Rake all leaves and gumballs
Seed lawn
Cut back perennials
Wrap tree trunks to avoid frost cracking.
Protect rosebushes. While some of the newer shrub roses don’t require winter protection, older hybrid teas and floribundas may. Where winters are cold, use rose cones or make a cylinder of your own and fill with chopped leaves for the winter. Remove in early spring.
Add mulch. Mulching helps prepare your yard for winter by guarding plants against colder temperatures and harsher weather. Mulch keeps the soil at a more even temperature and helps prevent soil heaving from forcing plants out of the ground. Wait until after a hard freeze, then spread it around the base of trees and shrubs in your yard. Don't pile mulch up around the trunk. To prevent stems and bark from rotting, pull mulch 1 to 2 inches away from woody stems and tree trunks.
Water well. Don’t stress plants needlessly. If you have a dry fall, you may need to water plants even after they start to go dormant. Make sure they're braced for winter in cold climates by watering until the ground freezes. In warm climates, water throughout the winter if rain is lacking.
Add color. Plant cool-season flowers such as pansies and mums, and foliage plants like ornamental kale. They’ll flourish in the cooler temperatures and even stand up to frost. Plus, they’ll add a much-needed burst of color to your garden or outdoor space.
Think bulbs. Fall is the time to plant spring-blooming flower bulbs such as crocus, hyacinth, grape hyacinth, daffodils and tulips. A little work now will pay rich rewards next spring when your garden comes alive with flowers.
Think bulbs again. Garlic and shallots can be planted now for harvest next summer. The big difference is that, this time, the deferred gratification is found at the dinner table.
Plant away. Fall’s cooler temperatures and more abundant moisture are perfect for helping recently planted (or transplanted) trees and shrubs adjust before resuming growth next year. While the tops of the plants may not show growth, roots are often hard at work until the plant goes dormant.
Restore plant vigor. Fall is a good time to divide spring- and summer-blooming perennials. Look for those that have a lot of fresh, vibrant growth around a less-vigorous center section. Break them into clumps with a sharp spade or root saw, then replant in separate holes.
Sow a new crop. Sow spinach and lettuce seeds for a late fall crop. Extend the season even more by covering with straw late in the season when temperatures go below freezing. You can also cover root crops such as carrots and rutabagas with straw to facilitate winter harvests.
Clean up the yard.
Pond maintenance
Collect seeds.
In segment two Joey and Holly talk about the best seeds to save and how to save them and ones you should buy new.
Saving seeds
Saving seeds saves money
Acclimated to your ecosystem
Is it a hybrid?
How to save tomato seeds
Other seeds
Label, label, label
Segment three Joey and Holly welcome their guest
Katie Kuznacic, a.k.a The Booch Witch, started making kombucha in her kitchen in the spring of 2017. She’s enjoyed the ritual ever since and saved thousands of dollars in the process. She enjoys bringing new DIY self-care techniques to those who seek that balance.
She launched The Booch Witch in 2020 for the love of kombucha and the benefits the drink has provided her. Her unique home-brewing procedure affords a creative and natural flair. https://boochwitch.com/
1. First of all, what is kombucha?
2. Why did you start brewing kombucha, and what inspired you to teach others?
3. Is this something you need to do all year round, or can you take breaks?
4. We've only made the plain kombucha, but see the flavored kinds at the store, can you do that at home?
5. How do you determine when to split your scoby?
6. How can people find all of your information?
Segment four Joey and Holly answer garden questions
1 Q: There are small black dots on my cabbage plants. Possibly eggs of some kind? How should I get rid of that as well?
A: Yes those can be the eggs of the cabbage worm Handpicking eggs from plants, spraying with Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki (BT) or natural oil sprays also taking tape and
wrap it around sticky side up around your hand that works also
2. I was wondering why my Early Girl tomatoes, which looked great up until now are starting to have split and wrinkles in their skin along the tops? Was it because of the cooler and wet weather this past week? If I cut this area off will I still be able to use them for canning?
Thanks, Ben.
3. Hello guys
This is my first year trying to plant Brussels sprouts. And I am wondering what is going on.
I didn’t stake them. I should have
I watched your video and cut the tops off mid August.
Now the tops look like cabbage and the little ones nearer to the bottom are rotting.
Any insight and advice would be appreciated.
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